Showing results for "Meat" in History

The fighting between the German and Russian armies in the Rzhev Salient during World War II was so grisly, so murderous, and saw such vast losses that the troops called the campaign 'The Meat Grinder'. Though millions of men would fight and die there, the Rzhev Salient does not have the name recognition of Leningrad or Moscow. It has been largely ignored by Western historians – until now.

Ever wondered how “factory farms” came to be, why chicken nuggets were invented, or where the idea of feeding hormones and antibiotics to livestock came from in the first place? The Price of Plenty offers answers that may surprise you, in a compulsively listenable and distinctly American tale of abundance, invention, and exceptionalism. Historian Maureen Ogle unfolds the good, the bad, and the ugly behind the nation’s meat-making infrastructure, from colonial cattle wars to the rise of Swift, Armour, and Tyson to today’s alt-cuisine.

The Great Kosher Meat War of 1902 tells the twin stories of mostly uneducated women immigrants who discovered their collective consumer power and of the Beef Trust, the midwestern cartel that conspired to keep meat prices high despite efforts by the U.S. government to curtail its nefarious practices.

Neither an advocate nor a critic of cultured meat, Benjamin Aldes Wurgaft spent five years researching the phenomenon. In Meat Planet, he reveals how debates about lab-grown meat reach beyond debates about food, examining the links between appetite, growth, and capitalism. Could satiating the growing appetite for meat actually lead to our undoing? Are we simply using one technology to undo the damage caused by another? Like all problems in our food system, the meat problem is not merely a problem of production. It is intrinsically social and political.

By the late 19th century, Americans rich and poor had come to expect high-quality fresh beef with almost every meal. Beef production in the United States had gone from small-scale, localized operations to a highly centralized industry spanning the country, with cattle bred on ranches in the rural West, slaughtered in Chicago, and consumed in the nation’s rapidly growing cities. Red Meat Republic tells the remarkable story of the violent conflict over who would reap the benefits of this new industry and who would bear its heavy costs.

Explore the Rich Heritage of South Louisiana with the Bourgeois Meat Market Podcast Since 1891, Bourgeois Meat Market has been preserving Cajun culinary traditions in Thibodaux, Louisiana. This podcast celebrates our legacy and the Southern lifestyle, featuring conversations with 4th-generation butchers, loyal customers, and local legends who share their stories of Cajun culture, craftsmanship, and timeless traditions. Host Shane Thibodaux dives deep into the history of Bourgeois Meat Market, from our iconic Cajun Lady logo to the artistry behind our meats, including smoked sausages and boudin...

Introducing the highly-anticipated return of the beloved comedy podcast, "Don't Eat All the Meatballs"! Join the show's creator, the multi-talented comedian and entrepreneur Michael Wheels Parise, and his cohost, fitness guru Charlie DeFazio, as they dish out hilarious takes on all things in moderation. This unfiltered and uncensored show promises to be unreal in every sense of the word. Don't miss out on the reboot of this hit podcast!